As most of you already know, Stumpy is hanging up his leathers for now. Due to several factors, he does not feel he can ride at 100% and will not put anything less out there. This was a very difficult decision for him as he's not one to give up anything easily, but he had to do what was right for him this time. He has had an amazing 2+ years of racing and reached so many of his goals and objectives.
We both thank all of our supporters for their encouragement and faith in Greg's ability over the years.
We'll still be cheering everyone on as we're both big fans of the sport, especially at the club level. We may be able to make it down to Blackhawk for Wegman weekend.
Thank you all and good luck in everything you do!
Heather & Greg Steltenpohl
:-[
We'll miss you guys! Damn it, now I need to find someone else to intimidate!
It's a sad day :'(
But I'm glad to have shared the experience with you guys. It's been an honor.
Just because you're no longer racing, don't be a stranger here.
Dawn ;)
I have no clues as to what the situation is, but very sorry Stumpy is leaving the sport. Best of luck to you both!
QuoteI have no clues as to what the situation is, but very sorry Stumpy is leaving the sport. Best of luck to you both!
Ditto.
You guys do what you gotta do. You'll be missed, and I don't think anyone will argue that your overall enthusiasm for the sport was unmatched in the BHF paddock.
Now, that being said, we all know that you can take the boy out of the races, but you can't take the racer out of the boy. I quit racing bikes... but am getting into autocrossing my car ($35 a weekend is much easier to swallow!) So my question is: what kind of racing is going to replace roadracing? Bicycles?
I've been doing ALOT of cycling both mountain and Road. I did my first road race and won it overall. It was 35 bucks to enter and felt better than any motorcycle win i've had. It is very fun!! Alot of strategy. That's how I'm keeping myself busy in the mean time. On long rides I also have aolt of time to think about motorcyle raicng and reflect how sweet last couple years have been and the cool friends I have met. In bicycle racing the people are not as friendly, they don;t give you those tips a newbie needs. I definetily will keep in touch and try to "spectate" at a couple of races. Heck maybe even pack my leather along too .
Thanks again to everyone that helped me out along the way!
Stumpy
Glad you had fun, Greg!
I've been around the block quite a few times, and it's sad that motorcycle road racing will loose the enthusiasium that you, your wife, and your family brought to our little corner of the sport.
The road racing pendulum is not very nice. Manufacturer and product support is less than generous, and nothing is very easy to accomplish. Hopefully, you'll take away an increased intensity for life and sport that the flame of motorcycle road racing help brighten in you life.
Was good working with you...
And keep in touch...or we'll send K3 to your bedroom... 8)
QuoteAnd keep in touch...or we'll send K3 to your bedroom... 8)
:o :o :o
LOL
;D
Stumpy and crew, sorry to see you go. You certainly brought a professional and uniquely fun approach to your racing efforts and will be missed. All the best in your next adventures...
PS. In canvassing the MotoGP paddock over the weekend, I saw at least 4 LP USA Stumpy T-shirts walking around. I do believe yours was the most popular T-shirt design I saw all weekend!
Hey dude, I'll keep the dream alive if you give me your canopy! I'll even keep a 600RR under it ;D ;D ;D
Wow! What a shocker! This is sad news...We'll miss you Stumpy & Heather (and crew!). Good luck on your new adventures!
Sorry to see this. You brought so much fun, enthusiasm and personality to the paddock...and I'm just talking about Heather! ;D
We'll miss you!
(Okay, you too Stumpy!)
Best wishes in all you do. Forever Young. :)
Stumpy, say it ain't so! I never even got to race against my fellow Honda brother. I can totally relate to what you're saying about cycling. I've raced road and MTB as well as downhill and they are all exhilirating. Downhill comes close to road racing but I never had the power to win on the road or X-country. Good luck in cycling. It is the best training for roadracing so maybe you'll come back someday... until then ;)
This is for real? ???
Don't tear me up, guys! The people in this sport are a reason is so hard to walk away.
And please don't think that he's quitting due to bad reasons. It's really not bad at all. It's just not something we want to discuss on a public forum.
Anyway, how could we have possibly had any more fun than we already have?!
Remember to keep your sense of humor out there and have a good time, even when the going get's tough.
Heather
QuoteAnyway, how could we have possibly had any more fun than we already have?!
You have no idea.... 8) ;D
I been wracking my brain trying to find something positive for the rest of us out of this.
I think I found it..... the life expectancy for any cookies in the paddock has increased by 10 minutes!! ;D
Good luck guys! I can't fault you for the new direction - Bicycle racing is my second love!
Rick
Oh what the hell....
I was avoiding posting a comment here because I didn't want to appear to be just mindlessly joining in on the sorrow and surprised expressed.
Well, I'm posting. I really am as surprised as most and saddened (though not as much as others) by the news you guys will be dropping out (maybe it's just a sabbatical?).
I'd never talked with you at the track (the 2 times I was there) Greg, but I've noticed you and we chatted at the awards dinner. You're a really good guy. I'm sorry we didn't get to talk more.
Heather, I've talked with you at Gingerman, at the awards dinner and enjoyed many of your posts on this board. You're an amazing woman. I have gotta get me one like you.
I hope you both will venture abck to this board to join in on whatever topic and share with us what's going on with you both.
Peace be with you.
H-man
My dogs are going to miss you on Thursday nights at the track.
(I wonder what somebody will read into that?) ;D
Good luck Team Stumpy! I'm sure you have your reasons...heck I'm sure most of us have pondered the thought of hanging it up.
Hope you guys have fun doing whatever it is you plan on doing next. You'll be missed.
Stumpy & Heather I wish you two all the best in whatever you do! I hope to see you at the track soon.
Tobias
Wow - that's a surprise, guys. On the other hand I understand completely. Enjoy the MTB stuff - that'll keep you healthy, altho might result in more rash and pain than any RR crashes did - go figure :-/.
And if you're ever down Milwaukee way, do give a call - at least to drop in for a beverage.
-Tom & Flip
(128 is 1/2 of 256)
Who's "Stumpy"?
Who's Griff?
one word...yackadacktyl ;D
Stumpy
Quoteone word...yackadacktyl ;D
Stumpy
I thought it was an appropriate response to his question. ;D
Too funny! Touche!!!
Stumpy!!! Glad to have had the honor of handing you a trophy or two or more! I wish you well and thank you for your gifts to the sport.
Griff